{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-gites-de-france-nord-20-ans-1996-vintage-telecarte-50-unites","title":"Gîtes de France Nord 20 Years 1996 vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card, or \"télécarte,\" features a front dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Gîtes de France Nord in 1996. The visual highlights a typical 1990s design, with a bright yellow background and green borders. The official Gîtes de France logo appears in the top left, easily identifiable by its distinctive colors and round shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden electronic chip is clearly visible on the left, characteristic of French phone cards from that era. The inscription \"20 ans en 1996\" (20 years in 1996) is printed in green within a central star-shaped cartouche, accompanied by the mention \"Gîtes de France Nord.\" Two photo inserts illustrate the theme of rural tourism: one shows a child sitting in a flower field, the other a typical North of France building made of stone and brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the card, we find the indication \"CONSEIL GENERAL DU NORD,\" emphasizing institutional support for this edition. Just below, the mention \"Télécarte 50\" specifies the card's original capacity (50 units), which was standard for many models distributed in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire visible surface shows no major defects: colors have remained vibrant, inscriptions and images are clear, and the chip shows no apparent wear. No nicks, creases, or noticeable alterations are visible on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card is an emblematic object of French public telephony and an original advertising medium, illustrating both the history of Gîtes de France and communication methods of the late 20th century. It combines visual value, a tourist souvenir, and interest for vintage telephony enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with no apparent major defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip-enabled phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s. They were used in public phone booths until their gradual disappearance in the early 2000s, replaced by mobile telephony. Special editions, such as those created for anniversaries or regional events, have become objects of memory and collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging, fast shipping, and tracked delivery. Professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old phone card, vintage phone card, Gîtes de France 1996, phone chip, chip card France, Conseil Général Nord, advertising card, 90s telephony, phone card France, commemorative card, collection card, Gîtes de France Nord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261218083143,"sku":"EBAY-315432242887","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_47ca3509-d71a-43e2-8204-d156bac8ec16.jpg?v=1782844526","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-gites-de-france-nord-20-ans-1996-vintage-telecarte-50-unites","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}